Interoperability Test and Evaluation: A System of Systems Field Study

Abstract

Effective operational test and evaluation (OT&E) is an essential part of successful systems and software engineering. But increased program dependencies, network-centric operations, and growing interoperability requirements have greatly complicated test and evaluation. This article examines the policy, process, and practice of the Air Force (AF) test and evaluation programs, such as Force Development Evaluations (FDEs), particularly during the sustainment of systems. Several observations are made regarding the current process and five areas are emphasized for improvement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA489885

Entities

People

  • Brannen C. Cohee
  • Chuck W. Turner
  • John M. Colombi

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Engineering
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Ground Stations
  • Interoperability
  • Life Cycles
  • Software Development
  • System Of Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Software Engineering.